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Look F orward to the N ext Issue of the M agazine that is Released on th M ay 28 2010

Spring is now just around the corner and the garden is once again flowering. The grass is once again green, fruit trees are beginning to flower and roses spout buds. Every area of the garden is finally coming around.

Everything is bubbling with life and energy levels are peaking. Spring is always welcomed, but this spring is much anticipated. The fact that this year’s winter has been particularly harsh will most probably make us appreciate a warm spring even more than we usually do.

I’ve always dreamed of having a summerhouse of my own. Not a fancy new one, but a quaint little one where the dishes are done by hand and one showers under open skies. My very own Lilliput home where I can succumb to my need for creating a relaxing and nostalgic style without having to think about the practicality of it all. Bright and inviting is the theme for the colour scheme, and after shooting numerous features for this issue my dream hasn’t faded one bit. To be honest, my dream has become quite a bit more vivid!

I regrettably don’t have a summerhouse of my own, but we do share a summerhouse with some family. We can use this whenever we want, and I really do feel at peace here. I love coming here with my husband and my children. It is a hideout from our busy everyday lives; no planning, no commitments, no work, no stress and no bustle. It does offer us the conveniences of Internet, television and telephones but we rarely use any of them. This is a place where we can truly commune with nature and rediscover the inner peace and harmony. We take the time to observe the ways of the many ants on the ant hills or the paths of crabs by the sea, or sit for hours, just mesmerized by the flames of a bonfire. There’s something incredibly impressive about sitting around a fire. This is a perfect forum for confidential conversations. This really does make for lazy days and intense moments alike. I’ll admit that the nostalgic dream doesn’t always completely come together, but when it does, oh boy! I am at peace and everything around me seems to freeze in time.

Allow us to welcome you and wish you happy reading!

Lonnie and Vivian

Co n t e n t s Page 3. Romantic Fruit Trees Page 12. French Charm in Britta’s Luxury Flat Page 26. Patinated Furniture ”From New To Old” Page 37. Vinaigre Page 43. The Divine Diva - Magnolia Page 50. Grand Theme: Hideaways Page 52. The Nostalgic Hideout Page 65. The Overwhelming Allotment Page 72. Things we Love for our Hideaways Page 74. Communing with Nature Page 84. Og Dog Page 99. The Guestroom - Serving you in Three Ways Page 111. Sweet, Red Rhubarbs Page 117. Things we love for the Garden Page 119. Wallpapers du Jour Page 127. Sweet and Summery - Meringue Page 131. Clothes we Love Page 133. Rustic Apple Crates

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Ro m a n t i c Fr u i t Tr e e s

Sweet May Dreams...

Nothing rekindles romance and childhood memories like a wonderful, blossoming fruit tree. We all remember the fairytale-like ambience that was present under and around these trees. One would feel as if having fallen into the rabbit hole and ended up surrounded by flowers. One would sometimes feel like an elf or a fairy, and even as adults, most people still feel drawn to these majesties. These days most of us try to introduce impressions of romance and countryside to our gardens. Limited means will get you quite a long way if you look into pear trees and plumb trees. These aren’t just pretty, they are also useful. Once you’ve planted them, all they do is grow bigger and prettier, and that’s without demanding much attention.

If you already have one or more fruit trees in your garden, use the flowers for decorations and wait for late summer when the sweet fruits are ripe. If you don’t have any fruit trees yet, consider planting some. It is obvious that they will take a few years to reach the sizes of the ones in this article, but it’s well worth the wait… and they do take shape quite quickly. The sooner you plant them the sooner you can enjoy them. Before you know it, your garden will have been redecorated in the most delightful way imaginable.

The shade under a fruit tree is the ideal place in which to enjoy your afternoon coffee on a lovely summer day. Cut off a few little branches and make them into a beautiful bouquet and stick them in a pitcher or a vase.

A little fountain with floating flowers has joined the table and chairs in the shade. This is a quick recipe for a summery oasis.

We love spending lots of time in the garden this time of year. There’s nothing better than sitting in a comfortable chair with an intriguing book, feeling the warmth of the sun and mending the scarring of a long, dark winter. A comfy and warm blanket is always a hit if the weather is still cool. I can’t imagine a more tranquil setting than a garden full of beautifully fragrant and blossoming fruit trees. Can you?

Plant a Tree…

Pear and plumb trees generally grow quite large in size. This means that they need plenty of space or regularly pruning. Pear trees can ideally be trained against a house wall or espaliered in the garden.

This will act as a dividing wall within your garden. If you only have room for a single tree, make sure to get a hold of a self-pollinating sort. If you have room for more trees don’t be afraid to buy various sorts. If possible, aim for trees that produce ripe fruits at various times of the season. It affects the appearance and taste hugely. Go down to your local nursery and talk to a gardener about the various sorts and how they cater to your needs and wants.

The Best Plum Sorts:

The common plumb is actually a hybrid of sorts, but all the original trees originate from the Caucasus Mountain range that is considered the south-eastern limit of Europe. The trees were spread across Europe by the ancient Greeks and Romans. It wasn’t long before people started making several hybrids, and this trend became hugely popular during the nineteenth century. Plum trees would soon be grown in both temperate and subtropical climates. Plum trees are some of the fruit trees that are the easiest to keep and they yield every single year. Because of the many various sorts available, you’ll be able to find one for any type of soil, so you can easily have several sorts of plums in your garden. Plum trees grow quite rapidly but the growth is however halted when the trees start bearing fruits.

All you have to do in terms of maintenance is pick a bit of fruit over the summer. Most trees bear so many fruits that it is a good idea to pick a large number of fruits during June. If you discard half of the fruits, the remaining plums will grow much juicier and plumper.

Plums are grown in most areas of the world. A large part of all grown plumbs are meant for making prunes in the same way that raisins are made from grapes. Europe has plum orchards in several countries, but the plums meant for prunes are predominantly grown in the south of France. In the past, lots of Danes would produce plums for preservation. Today, plums are mainly eaten in two ways; as fresh fruit or as prunes that are often used in cakes, desserts and cooking. It is estimated that there are over two thousand sorts of plums today. The most common ones in Denmark are: Opal: This sort was bred in Alnarp of Sweden in 1926. It blooms early in the year and it is self-pollinating. It is relatively tolerant of frost.